JP2001252414A - Game machine, large winning generating method and information storing medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing and stimulating player's expectation feeling on a variable display game in comparison with a conventional game by shifting the game to a probability fluctuation when the combination of patterns satisfies a specific condition. SOLUTION: A central control part 14 judges whether or not the combination of the patterns satisfies the specific condition in a step S100 when a large winning is generated, the game is shifted to a step S101 when it is judged that the specific condition is satisfied, so that a predetermined number is added to the number of times of probability fluctuation and then the game is finished, on the other hand, when it is judged that the specific condition is not satisfied, the game is finished as it is.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine which starts a variable display game in which symbols such as numbers and pictures are changed, and which usually becomes a big hit state when a predetermined number of the symbols are arranged, and a big hit generating method.

[0002] The present invention also relates to a semiconductor memory, LD (laser disk (registered trademark)), HD (hard disk), FD (floppy (registered trademark) disk) storing a program for causing a gaming machine to execute a jackpot generating procedure. , An MD (mini-disc), a CD (compact disc) or a DVD (digital video disc) or a tape-shaped memory such as a magnetic tape.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art In conventional gaming machines such as pachinko machines, slot machines, and video games, numbers, symbols, patterns, or pictures are displayed on a variable indicator such as a drum or a display arranged substantially at the center of the gaming board. Variably display various symbols such as, for example, three identical numbers “1, 1,
A case where the same symbol (ordinary symbol) is stopped together, such as 1 ", is regarded as a normal jackpot.

[0004] When the big hit occurs, the gaming machine changes to an advantageous state for the player. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine, a large winning opening is opened to make it easier for game balls to win, and in the case of a slot machine, the right to refund ten or more coins or to perform a predetermined bonus game. Is given to the player, so that game coins are easily put out. Also, Lucky Seven "7,
7, 7 ", the case where special symbols are stopped together is determined to be a more favorable large hit state, and after the big hit game is completed, the fluctuations are likely to be more uniform than in the normal state, or a plurality of bonus games are played. give.

[0005] By the way, the reason why a player is interested in a gaming machine that performs such a fluctuation display is that the player follows the change of the symbol from the time when the fluctuation indicator fluctuates to the time when the fluctuation is stopped, with the eyes of the player.
The point that you can enjoy the transition and thrill of the game, and in the case of pachinko machines, the same number is displayed as it is even after a big hit occurs, so that the excitement of the big hit continues, but the ultimate purpose is In other words, a large number of game balls and game coins are put out in the above-mentioned big hit state to exchange and cash for various prizes and cash.

[0006] Therefore, the player always hopes that the next big hit will be aligned with the promised special symbol, and when a special symbol reaches or a re-lottery starts even with a normal symbol big hit, the chest is set. Beat up.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION On the other hand, players
If the reach of the ordinary symbol occurs, and then stops at the ordinary symbol and finally becomes the ordinary jackpot, the feeling is disappointed by the expectation of the jackpot with the established fluctuation symbol, and the big hit I don't feel so happy to be there.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a gaming machine, a jackpot, which amplifies and stimulates a player's expectation of a fluctuating display game more than ever, and has improved entertainment. An object of the present invention is to provide an information storage medium in which a generation method and a control processing procedure thereof are recorded.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention starts a variable display game in which symbols such as numbers and pictures are changed, and the symbol is a predetermined one. In the gaming machine which is in a big hit state by aligning the number of symbols, a symbol storage means for storing the symbol that has become a big hit, and a combination of the symbols satisfying a predetermined condition based on the big hit symbol stored in the symbol storage means. Judgment means for judging whether or not the condition is satisfied, and special jackpot generating means for generating a special jackpot which is more advantageous than the condition provided by the jackpot when the judgment means judges that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized by.

[0010] According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the determining means determines the following (A) based on a big hit symbol stored in the symbol storing means.
It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the condition described in any of (C) to (C) is satisfied. (A) Continuity of the same symbol (B) Sum of numbers given to symbols (C) Combination of symbols The big hit generating method according to the third aspect of the present invention is a variable display game in which symbols such as numbers and pictures are varied. In the method of generating a jackpot of a gaming machine in which the symbols are aligned in a predetermined number by a predetermined number, the first step of storing the symbol that has become a big hit, and the big hit symbol stored by the symbol storage means. A second step of determining whether or not the symbol combination satisfies a predetermined condition based on the special condition that is more advantageous than the condition provided by the jackpot when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. And a third step of generating a big hit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the big hit generating method according to the third aspect, the second step includes the following (A) based on a big hit symbol stored in the symbol storing means. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the condition described in any of (C) to (C) is satisfied. (A) Continuity of the same symbol (B) Total of numbers given to symbols (C) Combination of symbols The information storage medium according to the present invention according to claim 5, is a program for causing a gaming machine to execute a jackpot generation processing procedure. In the recorded information storage medium, the gaming machine starts a variable display game in which symbols such as numbers and pictures are changed, and a predetermined number of the symbols are aligned to enter a jackpot state. A symbol storing procedure for storing the symbol having the big hit, a determining procedure for determining whether or not the combination of the symbols satisfies a predetermined condition based on the big hit symbol stored in the symbol storing procedure; A special jackpot generating procedure for generating a special jackpot that is more advantageous than the condition provided by the jackpot when it is determined that the procedure satisfies a predetermined condition.

The information storage medium of the present invention according to claim 6 is
6. The information storage medium according to claim 5, wherein the determining step determines whether or not a condition described in any of the following (A) to (C) is satisfied, based on the big hit symbol stored in the symbol storing procedure. It is characterized by making a judgment. (A) Continuity of the same symbol (B) Total number given to symbols (C) Combination of symbols

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. However, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, but the present invention is also applicable to a slot machine, a video game, and the like.

FIG. 1 is an external view showing the configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

[0015] Reference numeral 1 denotes a pachinko gaming machine having a holding frame 2, and a game board 3 is fitted in an upper portion of the front of the holding frame 2. In addition, a supply tray 4 for supplying pachinko balls and a receiving tray 5 for storing payout balls are arranged at a lower position on the front surface of the holding frame 2. Further, on the right side of the receiving tray 5, a firing device 6 for firing a pachinko ball is arranged. Launching device 6
Is provided with an operation dial 7.
By rotating more than a predetermined amount, pachinko balls are continuously fired.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a variable winning device provided at the lower portion of the game board 3 so as to intermittently open a predetermined number of times in a predetermined case (for example, when three identical numbers are arranged). Is configured.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a display device provided at the center of the game board 3 for displaying a variable display game. On both sides of the display device 9, first specific winning openings 10 are provided, respectively. A second specific winning opening 11 is provided below the display device 9. When a pachinko ball wins in the first specific winning opening 10 and the second specific winning opening 11, a variable display game, which will be described in detail below, starts, and the transition of the variable display game is displayed on the display device 9.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing the configuration of a display device provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

The display device 9 includes a display unit 12 having a color liquid crystal display or the like, and a winning ball display unit 13 for displaying the number of pachinko balls that have won the first specific winning opening 10 and the second specific winning opening 11. ing.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a basic connection of a control circuit and a display unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by a central control unit 14 including a CPU.
In addition, the ROM 14a for storing a control program and a RAM 14b having a plurality of flag areas necessary for control and temporarily storing data and the like are provided. Also, a frame memory 16 for outputting various image data such as a variable display game to the display unit 12 via the driver 15 is connected to the central control unit 14.

The central control unit 14 controls occurrence of a losing, a reach, or a big hit in a normal symbol or a special symbol in each variable display game. In particular, the central control unit 14 stores a symbol that has been a big hit in the past and the present, and when it is determined that a combination of those symbols satisfies a predetermined condition, it is more advantageous than a condition provided in a normal big hit. Generate a special jackpot. For example, if "1,1,1" of a regular jackpot symbol is completed, and then "1,1,1" of the same symbol is completed, the probability variation that is not a special jackpot but a special jackpot is provided only once. I do. Furthermore,
When "1, 1, 1" of the same symbol is continuously obtained, the same symbol is continuously obtained three times, so that the probability variation is provided twice. Therefore, normally, “1, 1, 1” during probability fluctuation
Is completed, the probability fluctuation ends. In this case, the probability fluctuation becomes twice. For example, even if the next stop is at the non-probability-variable symbol “4, 4, 4”, the central control unit 14 sets the probability-variable state again thereafter. The central control unit 1
The condition of the combination of symbols determined by 4 is, for example, that the sum of the numbers given to the symbols is 21 like blackjack, or that the symbol is 3 lights or 5 symbols like Hanafuda.
Light, red short, blue short, boar butterfly, and so on.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention configured as described above will be described.

When the player rotates the operation dial by a predetermined amount, a pachinko ball is fired from the launching device, and when the pachinko ball wins the first specified winning opening 10 or the second specified winning opening 11, the central control unit 14 is activated. Starts a floating display game,
The display game is displayed on the display unit 12.

Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, a variable display game in which a big hit occurs by rotating three drums and aligning the same three numbers in a row will be described as an example. However, recently, in addition to predetermined numbers and patterns, various display images are simultaneously displayed, and a variable display game that gives more stimulation to the player has appeared. However, the present invention can be applied to such a game. It is possible. In addition, a variation display game in which three drums rotate is taken as an example,
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various variations are possible, for example, a pattern in which the playing cards rotate and the symbols sequentially change.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The display unit 12 is configured to display a rotating drum which is divided into three vertically and each of which is numbered from 0 to 9 and which is shown in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. , From top to bottom in the figure). Also, in this figure, the left drum display unit 12a, the middle drum display unit 12b, and the right drum display unit 12c are numbered in order from the left, but the other drawings showing the display unit 12 have ranges that do not cause doubt. In some cases, these symbols are not added.

5 (A) to 5 (D) in FIG.
Is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and shows a time series from the start of the variable display game to the stop of the rotating drum after a predetermined time has elapsed.

In FIG. 5 (A), the three rotating drums rotate from the top to the bottom of the figure, and are rotating at such a high speed that the player cannot distinguish them immediately after the start of the variable display game. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the central control unit 14
Is a left drum display section 12a (see FIG. 5B), a middle drum display section 12b (see FIG. 5C), and finally a right drum display section 12c (see FIG. 5D). , The rotation speed is gradually reduced, and finally the rotation of all the drums is stopped, so that the numbers are displayed in a line in the central horizontal line.
In this case, the aligned numbers are “725”, and three identical numbers are not aligned in a horizontal line without reaching the reach state, and thus, a so-called complete loss state.

FIGS. 6A to 6F in FIG.
Is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and shows a transition of the variable display game in chronological order.

FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B) follow exactly the same course as FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B) in FIG. 5, and a description thereof will be omitted. Through FIG. 6 (E)
The rotation gradually slows down when the left drum display section 12a is stopped and the middle drum display section 12b is "2" (FIG. 6).
(C)), after reaching “3” and “4” (see FIG. 6 (D)), and finally reaching at “7” (see FIG. 6).
(See (E)). FIG. 6F is a view similar to FIG.
The right drum display section 12c shows the number “7” from the reach state of
And a special jackpot state in which all figures are aligned with special symbols “7, 7, 7”, and the pachinko gaming machine 1
After the big hit game ends, the game shifts to a probability variation state in which a big hit occurs with a high probability. For example, in the case of a normal big hit with a normal symbol such as "1, 1, 1", the game returns to the normal probability state after the big hit game ends.
Stores all of the big hit symbols generated on the day in order.

FIGS. 7A to 7D in FIG.
Is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, starting from the probability variation symbol “7, 7, 7” and successively hitting the regular symbol “1, 1, 1” The state is shown. With reference to this figure, a description will be given of a gaming machine that gives the right to change the probability by the continuity of the same symbol.

FIG. 7A shows a state in which the probability variation symbols "7, 7, 7" are aligned in the normal probability state. In this case, for example, in this case, the central control unit 14 gives the right of probability variation in which the same symbol is likely to occur and a big hit is likely to occur only once. In this probability variation state, the central control unit 14 performs the variation display game in a short time mode in which the variation display game is performed in a short time, and executes the variation display game quickly each time the pachinko ball enters the specific winning opening.

FIG. 7B shows a state in which the ordinary symbols "1, 1, 1" are aligned in the probability fluctuation state. The central control unit 14 returns the state to the normal probability state after the end of the big hit game, because the set symbol is a normal symbol and the right of the generated probability change is only once.

FIG. 7C shows a state in which the normal symbols "1, 1, 1" are arranged in the normal probability state. The central control unit 14 stores the fact that the complete symbol is a normal symbol, but that the previous big hit symbol is “1, 1, 1” and that the previous symbol is different from “1”. "1, 1, 1"
Is recognized twice. In this case, the central control unit 1
No. 4 gives the right of probability change only once, even if it is an ordinary symbol big hit, because the same symbol is continued.

FIG. 7 (D) shows a state in which the ordinary symbols "1, 1, 1" are aligned in the probability fluctuation state. The central control unit 14 stores that the arranged symbol is a normal symbol, but the previous and previous big hit symbols are "1, 1, 1", and the preceding symbol is different from "1". Therefore, it is recognized that "1,1,1" of the normal symbol has been repeated three times. In this case, the central control unit 14 grants the right to change probability only twice, even if the symbol is a big hit, because the same symbol is repeated three times. Therefore, although the right of the probability change once generated in FIG. 7C disappears, the central control unit 14 newly grants the right of the probability change twice, and as a result, the right of the probability change twice. Will be held.

FIGS. 8A to 8D in FIG.
Is a schematic diagram showing the display unit 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows a state where the symbol starts from “7, 7, 7” of the probability variation symbol and then hits with another symbol.
The sum of the numbers given to the symbols using this figure (for example,
A gaming machine that grants the right to change the probability by the blackjack method will be described.

FIG. 8A shows a state in which the probability variation symbols "7, 7, 7" are aligned in the normal probability state. In this case, for example, in this case, the central control unit 14 gives the right of probability variation in which the same symbol is likely to occur and a big hit is likely to occur only once. In this probability variation state, the central control unit 14 performs the variation display game in a short time mode in which the variation display game is performed in a short time, and executes the variation display game quickly each time the pachinko ball enters the specific winning opening.

FIG. 8B shows a state in which the ordinary symbols "3, 3, 3" are aligned in the probability fluctuation state. The central control unit 14 returns the state to the normal probability state after the end of the big hit game, because the set symbol is a normal symbol and the right of the generated probability change is only once.

FIG. 8C shows a state in which the normal symbols "1, 1, 1" are arranged in the normal probability state. In the central control unit 14, the aligned symbol is a normal symbol, but the previous big hit symbol is "3, 3, 3", and the preceding symbol is "7, 7, 7".
I remember that For example, in the case of playing card blackjack, for example, if the total number is 21, the strongest number is obtained. However, since “7”, “3”, and “1” add up to 21, it is a big hit for ordinary symbols. However, the right to change probability is given only once. However, "1" is the number 1
Or 11 can be counted.

FIG. 8D shows a state in which “0, 0, 0” of the probability variation symbols are aligned in the probability variation state. The central control unit 14 gives the right of probability variation once since the aligned symbols are probability variation symbols, but the previous jackpot symbol is “1, 1, 1” and the current jackpot symbol is “0”. , 0,
Since it is "0", it is determined as blackjack and the right to change probability is added once, so that the right to change probability is given twice. However, "0" corresponds to a picture card for playing cards.

Further, the probability variation information based on the combination of symbols (that is, information indicating that the probability variation will occur after the next “1” alignment) is displayed on a part of the screen during the big hit game of FIG. 7B. It may be inserted and displayed. In addition, when displaying probability variation information along with the reach of the number "1",
The appearance of special characters (such as the goddess and Koto Mito) can further excite and impress the player.

An example of generating a special jackpot by combining symbols will be described with reference to FIG.
“7” in FIG. 8A is a wild boar of Hanafuda, and “3” in FIG.
Assuming that the symbol is assigned to the deer of Hanafuda and “1” in FIG. 8C is assigned to the butterfly of Hanafuda, “7”,
By the sequence of "3" and "1", the boars of the Hanafuda are aligned, whereby the right to change the probability is granted a predetermined number of times.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the jackpot generating method according to the present invention.

When a big hit occurs, the central control unit 14
In step S100, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols described in FIG. 7 or 8 satisfies a predetermined condition. If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, step S10 is performed.
The process proceeds to 1 and the number of times of the probability change is added by a predetermined number, and the processing is terminated.

The information storage medium according to the present invention stores the above jackpot generation method as a series of jackpot generation processing procedures, and stores the processing procedure as a program for causing a gaming machine to execute the processing procedure.

[0047]

As described above, according to the gaming machine, the jackpot generating method and the information storage medium according to the present invention, even if the symbol combination satisfies the predetermined condition, even if the symbol is a big hit. , Or a more advantageous special probability change, so that the player has a new interest in the jackpot of various symbols, and it is possible to amplify the sense of expectation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing a configuration of a display device provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a basic connection of a control circuit and a display unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a display unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a display unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a display unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a display unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a display unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a jackpot generating method according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 3 Gaming board 8 Variable winning device 9 Display device 10 1st specific winning opening 11 2nd specific winning opening 12 Display unit 12a Left drum display unit 12b Middle drum display unit 12c Right drum display unit 14 Central control unit 14a ROM 14b RAM 15 driver 16 frame memory

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine which starts a variable display game in which symbols such as figures and pictures are changed, and stores a symbol with a big hit in a gaming machine which is in a state of big hit when the symbols are arranged by a predetermined number. Means, based on the big hit symbol stored in the symbol storage means, a determination means for determining whether the combination of the symbols satisfies a predetermined condition, and when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, A special jackpot generating means for generating a special jackpot which is more advantageous than the condition provided by the jackpot. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said judging means satisfies one of the following conditions (A) to (C) based on a big hit symbol stored in said symbol storing means. Judging whether or not the gaming machine. (A) Continuity of the same symbol (B) Total number given to symbols (C) Combination of symbols 3. A method for generating a big hit in a gaming machine in which a variable display game in which symbols such as numbers and pictures change is started, and the symbols are arranged in a predetermined number to form a jackpot. A first step of storing, a second step of determining whether or not the combination of the symbols satisfies a predetermined condition based on the big hit symbol stored by the symbol storage means; And a third step of generating a special jackpot that is more advantageous than the condition provided by the jackpot. 4. The jackpot generating method according to claim 3, wherein the second step is based on a jackpot symbol stored in the symbol storage means, and the condition described in any one of (A) to (C) below. Determining whether or not the condition is satisfied. (A) Continuity of the same symbol (B) Total number given to symbols (C) Combination of symbols 5. An information storage medium in which a program for causing a gaming machine to execute a jackpot generation processing procedure is recorded, wherein said gaming machine starts a variable display game in which symbols such as numbers and pictures are changed, and said symbol is A big hit state is established by aligning a predetermined number, and the big hit generation processing procedure is based on the big hit symbol stored in the big hit symbol stored by the big hit symbol stored in the big hit symbol, and the combination of the symbols is A judgment procedure for judging whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied; and a special jackpot generation procedure for generating an extraordinary jackpot which is more advantageous than the condition provided by the jackpot when the judgment procedure judges that the predetermined condition is satisfied. An information storage medium comprising: 6. The information storage medium according to claim 5,
The information storage medium, wherein the determining step determines whether or not a condition described in any of the following (A) to (C) is satisfied, based on the big hit symbol stored in the symbol storing step. . (A) Continuity of the same symbol (B) Total number given to symbols (C) Combination of symbols